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~Cleans food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy
~Prepares foods to the specifications of the client
~Prepares food before the arrival of guests
~Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns
~Seasons food according to recipes or company needs
~Operates various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer
~Portions, arranges, and garnishes food based on client preference
~Assists other cooks during the food assembly process
~Devises new recipes
~Estimates expected food consumption and organises preparation
~Prepares any necessary sauces or accompaniments before meal service begins
~Stays open until the last customer leaves
~Offers a creative menu to compete with other local restaurants
~Cleans up after business hours
~Communicates with owner about how to improve meal service
~Alters dishes based on consumer suggestions or requirements
Types of Meals/Food Prepared
- All meals
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Cook Categories
- Cook (general)
- Line cook
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Food Safe Certificate
Specific Skills
- Plan menus
- Organize and manage buffets and banquets
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Estimate food requirements and costs
- Ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions
- Work with minimal supervision
- Prepare and cook full course meals
- Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods
- Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Work with specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, etc.)
- Clean kitchen and work areas
- Wash dishes
Work Setting
- Restaurant
Food Preparation Specializations
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Poultry
- Cold kitchen (salads, appetizers, sandwiches)
- Meat
- Fish
- Pizza